Community Mental Health Fund

10/22/2026

Missouri voters face 5 important governance questions at the ballot box in this mid-term election. Use The Beacon's nonpartisan voting guide to understand the questions and be an informed voter:

What would change in Missouri if voters approve Amendments 3, 6, 7, 8 or Proposition A? Here’s a guide for each ballot question.

10/21/2026

Our veterans deserve support year-round, and NAMI Missouri delivers, with veteran-centric mental health support groups, education courses, and self-guided tools -- as well as programs and resources for family members.

Attend tomorrow's orientation meeting and find out more ⬇️

TOMORROW!💻

Join us tomorrow, Thurs. Oct. 22nd, from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm CT via zoom, to discuss the MO Veterans Connect Project!

To register, visit: namimissouri.org/military

10/20/2026

How can you tell if you're sad or depressed? Visit Mental Health America's resource page for thoughtful questions, details, and resources to help you answer this question and, if needed, decide next steps: https://screening.mhanational.org/content/am-i-depressed-or-just-sad/

10/16/2026

Confidential. Available in Spanish, or Videophone for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. When you need help, the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is standing by with hope. 💗

💜 There is always hope
By starting the conversation, providing support, and directing help to those who need it, we can prevent suicides and save lives.

Reach out to the for help and support

10/15/2026

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Theresa Reyes-Cummings, for being honored as a Reason to Believe Alumni! 🎉

Theresa Reyes-Cummings is a J.C. Harmon High School alumn and community leader whose 35-year career has strengthened mental-health services, philanthropy, and public-sector collaboration.

Read more about Theresa’s story, purchase tickets, or support the 2026 Reasons to Believe Celebration: https://kcksfoundation.org/events/reasons-to-believe/details.html

10/13/2026

Don't face domestic violence alone. Bookmark this helpful directory of agencies that provide counseling, shelter, legal representation -- even pet housing -- from The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence. https://mocadsv.coalitionmanager.org/contactmanager/Contact/PublicDirectory?SearchRegions=2

10/09/2026

Mental illness rates among young adults aged 18 to 25 are higher than those among older adults. Our Community Grant partner Youth Guidance Kansas City is there for them, helping them build coping skills and ensuring they know they are not alone. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

October 10 is World Mental Health Day.

Most of what we do at Youth Guidance Kansas City doesn’t look like mental health care from the outside. It looks like a room, a regular time, a small group, and the same Counselor every day.

That’s the point. In Working on Womanhood (WOW) and Becoming A Man (BAM), students get a space where they can be heard, build real connection, and practice the social-emotional skills that carry past graduation.

85% of WOW students reported improvement in depression, while 81% of BAM students reported improved social-emotional competencies.

Every young person deserves to know they’re not alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential and available 24/7. Call or text 988.

10/06/2026

Scientific breakthroughs continue to help us better understand how to treat mental illness. During from Oct. 4-10, visit NAMI online and celebrate how science, shaped by lived experiences, transforms into hope:

10/05/2026

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." -- Pablo Picasso

Rediscover your inner artist at Alba Laredo Ceramics LLC. Several of us on the CMHF team were first-time potters, yet we all created beautiful works of art thanks to Alba's assistance and helpful tips.